Karabakh region
Coverage of Karabakh region in the Nexus archive.
- Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
Armenia’s parliamentary elections will determine its geopolitical alignment between the West and Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan campaigns for closer EU/US ties, while opposition parties advocate maintaining Russian influence. Relations with Russia soured after Azerbaijan’s 2023 takeover of Karabakh, which Armenian authorities blamed on Russian peacekeepers’ inaction.
- Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
Armenia’s parliamentary elections could redefine its geopolitical alignment as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and U.S. amid criticism from pro-Russia opposition parties. Relations with Russia soured after Azerbaijan’s 2023 control of Karabakh, prompting Armenia to weaken its ties with Moscow and pursue Western partnerships.